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desktop
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workstation
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networking
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router with ethernet cable that goes from modem to router's internet port. Linksys EA4500 highly suggested.
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cat6 ethernet cable, at least 6' (goes from router to computer)
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wireless ethernet bridge (gaming). also used for connecting ethernet network printers that don't have wireless, such as lasers.
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printer-related
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All in One printer, such as HP OfficeJet 8600 series or Kodak Printer (ink costs between $40-$150 per set)
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Photo printer
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copy paper, 1 ream (feeds best on only one side), Boise X9 hi-brite , Boise X9
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copy paper, 1 case(box) (feeds best on only one side), Boise X9 hi-brite , Boise X9
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inkjet paper, 1 ream (feeds best only on one side, plasticized, will melt in lasers or copiers), low cost , HP Presentation paper
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inkjet paper, 1 case (feeds best only on one side, plasticized, will melt in lasers or copiers), low cost , HP Presentation paper
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15' usb A to B cable in office supply store or from printer mfr it will cost you $25.$
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cat6 ethernet cable, at least 6' (goes from router to computer)
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misc
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7-port (minimum) usb hub (save your ports from damage) this
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28-port usb hub (save your ports from damage) mondohub
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ISOBAR 8-outlet surge protector newegg.com ISOBAR 8-outlet models .get 1 for modem+router and 1 for computer.
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Broadband Internet Service. Dialup cannot handle windows or linux updates.$60-$300/mo comcast costs $75/mo for performance.
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laptop cooler newegg.com antec cooler $60 or something from office supply store.
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monitor
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cheap speakers
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high-end Logitech speakers
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mouse . use ps2. less chance of it getting disconnected by lack of drivers.$
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keyboard - my choice is UNICOMP who makes IBM keyboards. use ps2. less chance of it getting disconnected by lack of drivers. keyboard weighs 5 lbs. kinda loud,but has nice audible and tactile feedback which makes me type faster and more accurately.
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software - student version costs much less, but you must be a student to buy - after you are finished being a student, you must usually buy the full version.
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Mcafee Total Protection or Norton 360
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Apache OpenOffice.org (free!) - can read and write Microsoft Office 2007 documents and make PDFs - perfect for students
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Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Student 3-user $
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Microsoft Office 2010 Professional (has access and other things)$
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Microsoft Project Professional 2010 I have not found an equivalent that works anywhere near as good.$
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Dia or here on sourceforge.net . a diagramming tool.$
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ArgoUML for UML modelling (state chart diagrams, sequence diagrams, use case diagrams, class diagrams,etc). for better stuff, get IBM Rational Rose .$
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SmartDraw Visual Processor (like a word processor, but for visuals. also contains project management which you can base the tasks off of a mind map. $497 version can import ms project files and visio files)$
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Microsoft Visio Professional 2010 $
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GIMP Massive Package GIMP Massive Package (free), paint/photo. not always intuitive, so get a GIMP book. seems likefree isn't necessarily free...$
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Corel Paint Shop Pro Ultimate (Paint/Photo).has vector, other media like oils, pastels, chalk, etc. works with ps plugins and graphics tablets.$
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Corel AfterShot Pro (Paint/Photo). RAW processor and batch processor.$
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Adobe Photoshop Elements+Premiere Elements $
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Adobe Photoshop CS $
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Corel Painter for artists. I think you can use photoshop CS for stuff like this, but there isn't too much equivalent for painter.$
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